RANGE Rover’s next-gen Evoque has been spotted undergoing testing on public roads in Germany, but its heavy front-end camouflage and Frankenstein ripped-and-riveted body is keeping any juicy details a secret for now.

What little can be gleaned from the disguised car is that the new version appears to have a wider track, as indicated by the bolt-on rear wheel arch extensions, but sources suggest the wheelbase remains the same.

The shots also appear to show a boosted rear ride height, and the presence of a tow bar implies that this workhorse is responsible for testing rear suspension and transmission.

One small mystery regards a heavily modified fuel filler flap – or perhaps charging socket – that suggests the engineers are working on significant changes here as well. If the new Evoque borrows a platform or mechanicals from sister brand Jaguar and the F-Pace, electrified versions similar to the E-Pace or forthcoming I-Pace are a possibility.

It is likely the car maker will offer the latest engines in its arsenal including new engines from the Ingenium family, while a combination of two- and four-wheel drive transmissions will also transpire, mirroring the existing range.